Quantity Surveyor

1 month ago

Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Ipsum Full time
About Us

Ipsum is a leading provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks. Our vision is to be the customer service-focused provider of choice in the UK's Utility sector.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our team. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in supporting the development, implementation, and management of all commercial activities and controls. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the successful delivery of projects, while maintaining a strong focus on commercial performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage contract/project performance, including CVR reviews.
  • Review contracts and support with mitigating risk.
  • Report on and challenge performance for project cashflows and profitability.
  • Subcontractor management.
  • Preparation and review of subcontract documents and assessment of quotations for onboarding.
  • Manage and track project changes, variations, and/or notices.
  • Assess and value variations and compensation events.
  • Support the Commercial Manager with ad-hoc projects and continuous improvement of business processes.
  • Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications to clients, along with the agreement of final accounts.
  • Attend risk review, progress, and commercial meetings on-site with the Client.
  • Be actively involved with tenders and pricing.
  • Support the operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Demonstrable experience within a similar commercial or financial role.
  • Experience of operating in a commercial, multi-divisional organisation.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of contractual law and commercial practice.
  • Experience of working with Schedule of Rates contracts and other measurement techniques.
  • Knowledge of measured terms contracts (MTC) contracts and the property services agency (PSA) schedule of rates, preferably with experience of the MOD environment.
  • A commitment to drive outstanding Health, Safety, and Environmental performance.
  • A commitment to delivering outstanding levels of service every day.
  • A constant desire to truly add value, improvement, and innovation.
  • Demonstrable track record of commercial and financial contract management, to an appropriate level.
  • Can quickly identify changes and potential problems in contracts and performance.
  • Ability to challenge the business at all levels to ensure performance remains on target.
  • Able to advise colleagues on commercial processes.
  • Will pursue high standards, recognise improvement opportunities, and learn from experience.
  • Able to undertake logical and methodical interrogation of information, data, legal sources, and trends, keep accurate records, and an audit trail.
  • Must have a solid understanding and be confident in using Microsoft Packages, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel.
Desirable Qualifications/ Skills/ Experience
  • Previous experience of working within the Utilities industry.
  • Professional membership of a relevant body (ICM, RICS, ACCA).
  • NEC experience.

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